List of all BSC Change Proposals
CP1584 Allow non-BSC Parties to raise Change Proposals, add a CP withdrawal process and remove BCA/PACA concept
BSC Issue 102 ‘BSC Change Process Review’ identified several improvements to align and simplify BSC Change processes on solution ownership and recommended Elexon make changes to several current processes described within BSC Procedure (BSCP) BSCP40 “Change Management”.
CP1583 Rationalising publication of European Transparency Regulation (ETR) data on Elexon Systems
The ETR data published on the Balancing Mechanism Reporting Service (BMRS) was intended to provide additional insights to the market with approximately 40 reports currently available. This CP identifies several of these reports which are believed to be of minimal value to Elexon’s customers as the data is duplicated in other reports, has had no data reported, or has been superseded by subsequent regulatory changes.
CP1582 Update BSCP520 on Change of Measurement Class to ensure the UMSO send a D0388 with a zero charge code
CP1582 was originally raised as a housekeeping Change Proposal (CP) to update BSCP520 ‘Unmetered Supplies Registered in SMRS’ step 3.6.2.3, as introduced erroneously by P434 ‘Half Hourly Settlement for UMS Metering Systems’], states “UMSO confirms the de-energisation date to Supplier, NHHDC and MA”’ as Non Half Hourly (NHH) Unmetered Supply (UMS) sites don’t have a Meter Administrator (MA).
Following an objection to the CP as housekeeping, and subsequent consultation period, CP1582 has been expanded to provide greater clarity and alignment with industry process for BSCP520 where a Change of Measurement Class (CoMC) event has occurred.
CP1581 Recommendation to update BSCP18 following Issue 105
The Issue 105 ‘Further considerations following implementation of BSC Modification P448′ Workgroup has recommended a number of improvements to BSC Procedure (BSCP) 18 ‘Corrections to Bid-Offer Acceptance Related Data’.
CP1580 Making the Code Subsidiary Documents (CSDs) gender neutral and Housekeeping
CP1580 seeks to make the Code Subsidiary Documents (CSD) gender-neutral in line with the Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC) and present day legal drafting and to correct BSCP602 with a housekeeping change.
CP1579 Allowing HHDCs to undergo Protocol Approval before completing Qualification
This Change Proposal will allow Half Hourly Data Collectors (HHDCs) and Asset Metering Half Hourly Data Collectors (AMHHDCs) to undergo Protocol Approval before or during the Qualification process.
CP1578 Enabling Embedded LDSOs to submit Site Specific LLFs
This CP proposes updates to remove issues that may stop Embedded LDSOs from submitting Site Specific LLFs. These updates will define the process for submitting Site Specific LLFs, including establishing deadlines and requirements for the Embedded and Host LDSOs.
CP1577 To clarify the sending of a D0151 is required for all COS NHH loss processes
BSCP504 requires the outgoing supplier to send a D0151 to terminate their NHHDC appointment on Change of Supply. The positioning of clause 3.2.6.4(a) implies this is only required for non DCC serviced metering systems, whereas this should be a requirement for all metering systems. This CP amend BSCP504 to clarify that 3.2.6.4(a) applies to all Metering Systems.
CP1576 New Interconnector Fuel Type Category: Viking Link
Changes are needed to the Balancing Mechanism Reporting Service (BMRS) to ensure data relating to the new Viking Link Interconnector is provided to market participants alongside existing data relating to Settlement arrangements in the Great Britain (GB) electricity market.
CP1575 Permitting the use of busbar voltage transformers within metering Codes of Practice 1 and 2
This CP seeks to implement the recommendation from the Issue 87 ‘Busbar voltage transformer (VT) metering for Offshore wind farms under OFTO arrangements’ Workgroup by updating Code of Practice 1 and Code of Practice 2 to allow busbar VTs to be used at Offshore and onshore wind farms.
CP1574 Improving the use of the D0215 data flow in the relevant industry processes
This CP seeks to implement the recommendation from the Issue 99 Workgroup, which involves updating Balancing and Settlement Code Procedure (BSCP) 515 ‘Licensed Distribution’ and the Retail Energy Code (REC) Meter Operator Schedule 14 documents to streamline the use of the D0215 flow in its associated processes.
CP1573 Amendments to the IDD Pt 1 Spreadsheet, SVA DC and REC EMAR Data Specification for P376
This Change Proposal seeks to amend the IDD Part 1 Spreadsheet, SVA Data Catalogue Volume 2 and the Retail Energy Code’s’ EMAR Data Specification to ensure that the BSC Configurable Items accurately reflect the P376 solution.
CP1572 Specifying the requirements to provide SLDs for HV and EHV sites
Currently there is no requirement in the BSC to produce SLDs despite a number of BSC processes requiring one to be submitted. Without the requirement to produce SLDs being specified, some Parties have not felt incentivised to create them.
CP1571 Clarify the number of Meter measuring elements and measurement transformers
The Metering Codes of Practice (CoPs) specify the number of measuring elements required to be metered in relation to the number of primary system conductors. However, the requirements don’t appear to be sufficiently clear or are not being complied with.
CP1570 Housekeeping amendments to include reference to ‘Asset Metering Virtual Lead Party’
CP1570 is a Housekeeping change seeking to correct minor errors identified during the preparation for implementation of Approved Modification P375 ‘Settlement of Secondary Balancing Mechanism (BM) Units using metering behind the site Boundary Point’ as part of the June 2022 BSC Release.
CP1569 Amendments to the IDD documentation to align with SAA migration
This Change Proposal will seek to amend the IDD documentation to reflect SAA no longer having access to a shared database with CRA and CDCA plus will document the interface ‘BM Unit Period Metered Volume’.
CP1568 Inclusion of new LDSO-mastered SMRS data items
This Change Proposal will include new LDSO-mastered SMRS data items in the SVA Data Catalogue, the REC EMAR Data Specification and BSCP604.
CP1567 New BSC Procedure (BSCP) for Assurance Information Requests (AIRs)
The AIR is a Performance Assurance Technique (PAT) which was introduced in May 2022. Currently there is no related BSCP for an AIR, therefore when issuing an AIR, there is no written obligation on Parties to adhere to the request.
CP1566 Introducing the CVA Commissioning End to End Check (CEEC) process
CP1566 seeks to formalise the Central Volume Allocation (CVA) Commissioning End to End Check (CEEC) process in BSCP02, BSCP20, BSCP38, CoP4 and CDCA Service Description for new and existing CVA Metering Systems.
CP1565 Updates to address Central Management System issues
This CP seeks to update BSCP520 to contain clearly outlined processes for approval and fault reporting of Central Management Systems.